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Set along the Texas–Mexico border, the book follows Llewellyn Moss, an ordinary man who stumbles upon a truck filled with heroin and two million dollars. His decision to take the money ignites a violent pursuit by ruthless drug runners and a relentless power struggle. Sheriff Bell, weary and disillusioned, attempts to protect the community while confronting the harsh realities of modern crime. The story weaves themes of violence, morality, and the erosion of law in contemporary America, offering a stark examination of the border’s turbulent landscape.
First publish date: 1900
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Cormac McCarthy
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